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Environmentalism is an ideaology, as well as a social, political, and ethical movement that advocates protecting our natural resources and improving our environment. Often used interchangeably, environmentalism extends beyond conservation into clean-up, research, education and preservation. (Photo: Shutterstock)

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6 surprising environmentalists

Mon, Apr 22 2013 at 11:03 AM

Here are some political leaders who, despite their conservative bona-fides, were among the most influential supporters of the environment.
River cleanups: Channel your love of nature

Thu, Apr 18 2013 at 4:32 PM

As Earth Day nears, MNN follows a 48-mile sweep of Atlanta's Chattahoochee River to shed light on the rising relevance of crowd-sourced conservation.
Let's celebrate World Water Day by reducing water use in the U.S.

Tue, Mar 19 2013 at 12:36 PM

Danielle Nierenberg, founder of Food Tank, offers 5 ways we can lessen our water use.
Protect the environment, says Pope Francis

Tue, Mar 19 2013 at 11:06 AM

'Everything has been entrusted to our protection,' he says during his inaugural homily on March 18.
7 must-see movies from the D.C. Environmental Film Festival

Wed, Mar 13 2013 at 12:58 PM

From loony moon lovers and fruit hunters to lost rivers and toxic uranium mining, D.C.'s innovative festival has something for everyone.
On International Women's Day, a big cheer for a young woman

Fri, Mar 08 2013 at 7:38 PM

For International Women's Day, learn about 10-year-old blogger Hannah, who writes about the environment and social issues and interviews some impressive women along the way.
Book review: 'Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too'

Wed, Feb 27 2013 at 5:23 PM

The small steps in eliminating plastics from your life are the most important, Beth Terry argues in her book.
Cousteau pushes Wall Street to a higher calling

Fri, Feb 22 2013 at 9:41 AM

Philippe Cousteau Jr. puts his name behind a new brand of impact investing to address global issues.
A child sees through the emperor's new pipeline

Fri, Feb 15 2013 at 12:58 PM

David Lillard writes about how his son's questions about the Keystone XL Pipeline led him to learn something new.
NASA climate scientist arrested in Keystone XL pipeline protest

Thu, Feb 14 2013 at 9:47 AM

The propose pipeline would carry tar sands, which environmental groups call one of the dirtiest types of oil.

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Environmentalism

Articles about Environmentalism

6 surprising environmentalists

River cleanups: Channel your love of nature

Let's celebrate World Water Day by reducing water use in the U.S.

Protect the environment, says Pope Francis

7 must-see movies from the D.C. Environmental Film Festival

On International Women's Day, a big cheer for a young woman

Book review: 'Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too'

Cousteau pushes Wall Street to a higher calling

A child sees through the emperor's new pipeline

NASA climate scientist arrested in Keystone XL pipeline protest

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